Hey, so I've been meaning to ask you all day: How did it go last night? What was his excuse?

And yeah, you're right: Margie's fit but Merlin, she's got a gob on her. I dunno, I think maybe it's time to move on.

Too bad about the points from Hufflepuff but it was well worth it for the early release, eh?

Mate, we have got to figure out why you're allergic to Pepper-Up. Failing that, you should simply avoid ever getting another cold. What about that scarf you said is supposed to keep you warm?

Either way, no more distance flying for you, not when there's a hint of drizzle!

Acton, though. Talk about an over-reaction. I mean, it was pretty funny, the way the dust settled on MacDougal's hair and set her off, and then Corner twitched during his cast, and so on. You couldn't have planned it better, mate.

Except for the points, of course. Twenty, that's got to be the most at a go so far this year. Oh, and the fact that we'll be brushing fire suppression dust out of our...everything...for probably about a month.

Well done, anyway. Did you go off to Matron or just back to bed?

Happy birthday, mate!

Nice of you to arrange a day with fewer lessons than usual, hey?

Thanks, Diggory! It was ace. Great idea, before we all have too much homework and the Quidditch sides take up all the pitch time.

Sue, you were looking well natural up there this afternoon. Still going for the side? I think Diggory mentioned he was planning for more reserve members, too, since we've so many open spots. (Well, we would do, wouldn't we, since we hadn't replaced anyone last year and we've got two years of people to replace now!)

For all returning students, Hufflepuff will be holding its usual fantasy Quidditch drafts next weekend. (I know some of you lot were wondering, but Hephaestus Bobolis got the board from his brother, so yes, it's on.) If you want to get into the pool, come and see me or Heph Bobolis sometime this week. (Cost is still 6 Sickles per entrant 2nd-years and up, 3 sickles for first-years. Professors: one Galleon.)

Oh, and F-F, thanks for the loan of that book. Really helpful.

Weasley, good thing the elves didn't take your critique of last night's meal to heart! It wasn't half bad, that roast.

We've found Haley. She's in a bad way. We're on the west side of the lake near a small stand of pines, er, with a big wych hazel. I'll send up sparks.